Things To Do in Israel's Wine Country

This midsize winery produces wine under the Tishbi, Tishbi's Cellar, and Baron labels. Its reputation for white wines (sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and emerald Riesling) is very good; it also produces champenoise, a sparkling wine. Signs throughout Binyamina will direct you to the…

Another midsize winery, Binyamina offers the visitor a tour of its production center and vineyards. There is wine tasting and a shop on the premises. Investment in new staff and equipment here in the early 1990s make this a very interesting though less prestigious stop. Signs…

The sister winery of Carmel Mizrachi in Rishon LeZion, south of Tel Aviv, this is the largest winery in Israel; founded in 1906, it produces 60% of all the country's wine exports. There are organized tours, wine tastings, and a shop on the premises with a complete selection of Carmel…